Man City

Kalvin Phillips is back in individual training at Manchester City with three weeks to go until England's World Cup squad is announced.

There's no easy answer, and both options carry an element of regret, but it's a crossroads that could determine how Phillips' first season at the Etihad ends after his nightmare start. City would never begrudge a player from playing at a World Cup for their country, and Phillips could build up some fitness if selected for England. His only start for City came in the mid-season friendly at Barcelona, where he looked good but was replaced on 57 minutes with a shoulder injury. However, the fact remains that Phillips will have started just six Premier League games in 11 months by the time Southgate has to pick his squad. He played 12 minutes off the bench at Sevilla in the Champions League, and was another last-minute substitute against Borussia Dortmund at home. [City ](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc)had signed one of the Premier League's best midfielders, and given his England international status, for a good price.